Streaming Services
Which UK streaming and IPTV service is actually worth paying for? This section compares the legal options available in the UK, Sky Stream, Freely, Now, EE TV, Virgin Media Stream and the free catch-up platforms, on price, channel line-up, sports coverage and contract flexibility.
Every comparison is based on services we subscribe to ourselves and verify against the providers' official pricing pages. Prices and line-ups change often in this market, so each article shows when it was last checked and updated.
Frequently asked questions
Are these IPTV services legal in the UK?
Yes, every service we cover is a licensed UK provider (Sky, Freely, Now, EE, Virgin Media and the official broadcaster apps). We do not review or link to unlicensed IPTV subscriptions.
How often are prices updated?
We re-check prices against official provider pages when we update an article, and show the updated date at the top of each guide.